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Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens'

Also Known As

Cephalotaxus harringtoniana 'Duke's Garden'
Cephalotaxus harringtonii 'Duke Gardens'
Cow's Tail Pine
Duke Gardens Cow's Tail Pine
Duke Gardens Japanese Plum Yew

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens' plant details

Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: taxaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Uses: compact, container plant, fragrant, mass-planting, textural, winter interest, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

?All the characteristics of a gracefully spreading yew? (Dirr), this fine wide-spreading (to 2-3' x 3-4') EG selected at Duke Gardens NC is an excellent choice for a shade-tolerant evergreen. PSh-Sh/M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

A conifer that performs well in filtered sun and even shadier areas. Good heat tolerance but in hot summer areas prefers some afternoon shade. Typically a symmetrical grower that doesn't get too high

By: Bloom River Gardens

A low spreading plant with dark green leaves; Plum Yews are not the easiest of things to root, making it difficult to keep up with the demand.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

V-shaped low growing plant has flat top with branches spreading outwards - deer resistant. Zones 6-9.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

This is an excellent and long lived shrub for shade to deep shade. Takes dry conditions well, maintains it's deep glossy foliage. Great texture.

By: Specialty Ornamentals

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Gardening facts about Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens' plant

How to Grow Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens'

Sun Exposure
- sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy

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Plant Type

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Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 6'-10'

Width: 3'-6'

sun - mostly shade
even moisture - regular

Photo of Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Korean Gold' foliage by Karl Gercens III

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